Morning journal and courier., 1887-02-16
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. CAPTURED BY A MADMAN. A Scene In The Missouri
 Legislature. HYMEN AT THE TABERNACLE. pr. TaImage's Daughter
 At The Altar. LEAGUE LEADERS ON TRIAL. The Cars Running Again
 At Cambridge.
Goes Mad and Captures the Legis1a-
 ture ali Kansas City.

THE SLAYER OF WILKES BOOTH
 ture ali Kansas City.
 KANSAS C1TY, Mo-, February 15.-Boston Corbett, famous as the slayer of John Wilkes Booth, added to his notoriety to-day by cap turing and for time holding possession of the House of Representatives. He was at the commencement of the legislature appointed assistant doorkeeper. There have been few signs of insanity until to-day. This morning Se strapped on two revolvers and box of cart ridges and with drawn weapon drove a ne- gro attendant from the representatives hall Sergeant-at arms Norton attempted to expos tulate when Corbett cooked his revolver and pointing it at Norton told him to travel. The mad man then searched for Speaker Smith and meet ing member who somewhat resembled the Speaker was about to fire when the member threw up his hands, The member was per mitted to move on. Corbett then took pos session of the Speakers gallery and walking in front of the doors held it during the entire forenoon, refusing to al low anyone to come near. Three city policemen were called, but would not venture into the dark corridor and the slayer of Booth held his position. At 12 o'clock he sent word down to the House to adjourn or he would come down and adjourn S himself The House adjourned Corbett Was finally captured in the lower corridor, disarmed and locked up. He will be taken before the probate judge, adjudged insane and confined ill an asylnm.
 HYMEN AT THE TABERNACLE. An Impressive Marriage Ceremony by
 Which Dr. Talmage Parts With His
 Daughter.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Broeklyn Taber- nacle, the church of Dr. Talmage, presented an exceedingly festsl scene tonight. 1t was the occasion of the marriage of Miss Edith Talmage, daughter of the pastor, to MT. AL fore 8 o'clock, the hour of the ceremony, the street about the church was filled with crowds of people struggling for entrance, while the church itself was thronged with brilliant assemblage of those fortunate enough to pos sess tickets. Fully four thousand people were present. The toilets made the body of the church bright. The altar was one i'm mense bank of flowers and rare exotics Dur ing the seating of the guests Organist Brown
 
 northern and southern airs held conspicuous places. About S:30 the familiar strains of the wedding march from Lohengrin announc- ed the approach of the bridal party. The procession came down the aisle headed by four bridesmaids. These were followed by the bride leaning on the arm of her sister Miss May, who maid of honor Behind the bride were four groomsmen and last of all came Daisy and Maud, the little sisters of the bride The bride was met at the altar by MT. Donnau, accompanied by his best man, Major J. D. Patton. Dr. Talmage, assisted by his broth CT, Rev. George Talmage, solemnized the marriage. The doctor used an impressive ceremony of his own composition and before he gave his blessing addressed the couple ill a few words of encouragement and advice. He spoke especially to his daughter and told her that she was going to her new home, that she must make her husbands people her people and his God her God. The bride was a t1ihe nervous, but the affair passed off smoothly and every one pronounced it perfect wedding. After the benediction the procession formed and marched out of the church to Mendelssohn's beautiful march. They then proceeded to the house at No. 1 South Oxford street where four hundred guests had been invited. Here a reception was held and a collation. served. The couple stood under bower of smilax and roses and received the congratu- lations of their friends. An opportunity was given of seeing the presents which filled two rooms. Among the distinguished persons present were General Sherman and daugh- ters, Senator Colqqitt and daughter, Mayor Whitney, ex-Mayor Low, ex-Mayor Grace, Cyrus w. Field and many others.